John Costello, MD
NPI 1184202806 · Hospitalist Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Costello, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1184202806).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184202806
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A185144 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
177 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 51 | $112 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 49 | $108 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 47 | $75 |
| Removal of Bone, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11044 | 30 | $318 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$318 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 8613 Old Kings Rd S Ste 602Ste 602Jacksonville, FL 32217-4863Phone: (904) 493-3390Fax: (904) 493-3390
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-01
- Last updated
- 2026-02-24
- Certified
- 2026-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Costello's NPI number?
- John Costello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184202806, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Costello's specialty?
- John Costello is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Costello located?
- John Costello's practice location on file with NPPES is 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1027.
- What is John Costello's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Costello is (858) 554-3200.
- Does John Costello accept Medicare?
- John Costello is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Costello's NPI active?
- Yes — John Costello's NPI (1184202806) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.